Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS and teammates during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS and teammates during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Kyle Vaughn # 70 of Staples High School during the The FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Kyle Vaughn # 70 of Staples High School during the The FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS football coach Rich Albonizio at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

GHS football coach Rich Albonizio at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, ... more

Emma Goodman, 14, of the GHS band plays clarinet during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Emma Goodman, 14, of the GHS band plays clarinet during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, ... more

Staples football coach Marce Petroccio, right, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Staples football coach Marce Petroccio, right, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, ... more

Mike Daly of GHS durng the National Anthem at the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Mike Daly of GHS durng the National Anthem at the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. ... more

Running back Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Running back Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Shane Nastahowski of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Shane Nastahowski of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS football coach Rich Albonizio shakes hands at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

GHS football coach Rich Albonizio shakes hands at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

The Greenwich cheering section reacts at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

The Greenwich cheering section reacts at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. ... more

GHS cheerleader Lauren Disbennett in action during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS cheerleader Lauren Disbennett in action during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS kicker Jesse Adelberg # 10 in action during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS kicker Jesse Adelberg # 10 in action during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS head football coach Rich Albonizio during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS head football coach Rich Albonizio during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

Alex McMurray # 11 of Greenwich High School makes a reception which he ran 68 yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Alex McMurray # 11 of Greenwich High School makes a reception which he ran 68 yards for a touchdown in the 3rd quarter during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich ... more

Jack Gibson # 76 of Staples High School shouts out as his coach Marce Petroccio holds the McDougall Trophy over his head at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Jack Gibson # 76 of Staples High School shouts out as his coach Marce Petroccio holds the McDougall Trophy over his head at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School ... more

Staples running back Nick Kelly # 5 gets a hand-slap from his coach Marce Petroccio during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. Kelly was named MVP for the game. less

Staples running back Nick Kelly # 5 gets a hand-slap from his coach Marce Petroccio during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, ... more

QB Jack Massie of Staples High School runs the ball during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

QB Jack Massie of Staples High School runs the ball during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. ... more

Running back Joey Zelkowitz # 22 of Staples High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Running back Joey Zelkowitz # 22 of Staples High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, ... more

At left, GHS senior cheerleader Julia DeVico, 17, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

At left, GHS senior cheerleader Julia DeVico, 17, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, ... more

Staples High School QB Jack Massie # 16 options the ball during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Staples High School QB Jack Massie # 16 options the ball during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, ... more

Alex Quirk, 11 of Greenwich, tosses the football around on the sideline during halftime of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Alex Quirk, 11 of Greenwich, tosses the football around on the sideline during halftime of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, ... more

Nick Pulitano # 8 of Greenwich High School steps in front of Staples receiver James Frusciante # 4 to make an interception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. Watching from the sideline is Alex McMurray #11 of Greenwich. less

Nick Pulitano # 8 of Greenwich High School steps in front of Staples receiver James Frusciante # 4 to make an interception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated ... more

At left, a diving Robby Wolf # 20 of Staples High School attempts to take down running back Mike Daly # 23 of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

At left, a diving Robby Wolf # 20 of Staples High School attempts to take down running back Mike Daly # 23 of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School ... more

GHS QB Liam O'Neil # 14 gets blocking from teammate Nick Pennella # 61 during the last series of the game in the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011.

GHS QB Liam O'Neil # 14 gets blocking from teammate Nick Pennella # 61 during the last series of the game in the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School

Bo Gibson # 64 of Staples High School attempts to block a pass thrown by Greenwich High School QB Liam O'Neil # 14 during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. At right for Staples is H. Jared Levi # 9. less

Bo Gibson # 64 of Staples High School attempts to block a pass thrown by Greenwich High School QB Liam O'Neil # 14 during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich ... more

From left Staples High School football players celebrate, Nick Ward # 77, Zach Mitchell # 82, Peter Bonenfant # 14, and Jack Gibson # 76, after Bonenfant caught what turned out to be the winning touchdown during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

From left Staples High School football players celebrate, Nick Ward # 77, Zach Mitchell # 82, Peter Bonenfant # 14, and Jack Gibson # 76, after Bonenfant caught what turned out to be the winning touchdown ... more

Wreckers fans John Meehan with his son Peter, 6, atop his shoulders, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Wreckers fans John Meehan with his son Peter, 6, atop his shoulders, during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

Staples High School football captains from left Bo Gibson # 64, Peter Bonenfant # 14, coach Marce Petroccio and Jack Gibson # 76 at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Staples High School football captains from left Bo Gibson # 64, Peter Bonenfant # 14, coach Marce Petroccio and Jack Gibson # 76 at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High ... more

Staples High School football coach Marce Petroccio smiles at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Staples High School football coach Marce Petroccio smiles at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, ... more

With Greenwich High School's Brian Kennedy, right, cheering him on from the sidelines, Alex McMurray # 11 goes 68 yards for a touchdown on a reception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. In foreground is Joe Kelly # 80 of GHS. less

With Greenwich High School's Brian Kennedy, right, cheering him on from the sidelines, Alex McMurray # 11 goes 68 yards for a touchdown on a reception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which ... more

Greenwich High School running back Shane Nastahowski, center, evades the tackle of Austin Lazar # 32 of Staples High School to score a touchdown during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. In the background is Vincent Ferraro # 1 of Greenwich High School. less

Greenwich High School running back Shane Nastahowski, center, evades the tackle of Austin Lazar # 32 of Staples High School to score a touchdown during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High ... more

Alex McMurray # 11 of Greenwich High School grimaces while stretching on the sideline during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Alex McMurray # 11 of Greenwich High School grimaces while stretching on the sideline during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, ... more

Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS takes down James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Alex McMurray # 11 of GHS takes down James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, ... more

Liam O'Neil # 14 of Greenwich High School with his head bowed at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Liam O'Neil # 14 of Greenwich High School with his head bowed at the conclusion of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, ... more

Running back Nick Kelly # 5 of Staples High School breaks a run during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Running back Nick Kelly # 5 of Staples High School breaks a run during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

Peter Bonenfant # 14 of Staples High School catches what turned out to be the winning touchdown pass with 1:21 remianing in the game during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Peter Bonenfant # 14 of Staples High School catches what turned out to be the winning touchdown pass with 1:21 remianing in the game during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School ... more

GHS QB Liam O'Neil, right, evades a diving Staples defender during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

GHS QB Liam O'Neil, right, evades a diving Staples defender during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School makes a leaping reception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. In the foreground is Mike Longo # 43 of GHS. less

James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School makes a leaping reception during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

Mike Daly, center, # 23 of Greenwich High School, watches the coin flip during the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Mike Daly, center, # 23 of Greenwich High School, watches the coin flip during the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, ... more

Peter Bonenfant # 14 of Staples High School leads his teammates at the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Peter Bonenfant # 14 of Staples High School leads his teammates at the start of the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, ... more

James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School scores a touchdown during The FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

James Frusciante # 4 of Staples High School scores a touchdown during The FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday ... more

Running back Nick Kelly # 5 of Staples High School is tackled by Nick Pulitano # 8 of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High School 31-27 at Staples, Westport, Thursday afternoon, Nov. 24, 2011. less

Running back Nick Kelly # 5 of Staples High School is tackled by Nick Pulitano # 8 of Greenwich High School during the FCIAC Football Championship game in which Staples High School defeated Greenwich High ... more